Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, on November 16, 2025, aged 88 years, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Juliet, much loved father of Claire and Celia, and father-in-law of Alex, doting Grandad of Sophie and Emma.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Blind Low Vision NZ to support Guide Dogs would be appreciated, and may be made online at blindlowvision.org.nz  Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John O’Loughlin, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.  A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Westpark, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, November 21 at 10.00am, followed by a private interment.